Do you have plans for celebrating New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day? Why not check with your neighborhood winery to discover if they have special activities to celebrate the New Year? Of course, some wineries plan to be closed for New Year’s Eve and Day, so be sure to check in advance before driving to a winery tasting room.

Some examples of what you might find at wineries to celebrate the New Year include:

New Year’s Eve

Messina Hof Winery & Resort in Bryan, Texas
Watch the Ball Drop at Messina Hof. The evening will include specialty drinks, menu items, music and a Champagne toast. For more information or to reserve a table, call 979-778-9463 ext. 244.

Lorimar Winery and Vineyards in Temecula, California
Friday, December 31st, 8:30pm – 12:30pm
New Year’s Eve Party
This celebration will include wine tasting, appetizers, live music with Kenny Marquez, party hats and horns. RSVP to Shannon@lorimarwinery.com

Thornton Winery in Temecula, California
New Year’s Eve Gala “Casino Night”
7pm-12: 30am

New Year’s Day

Time: 12: 30pm
DelFosse Winery, Virginia
Event: New Year Day 2011 Brunch

Time: 11am-5pm
Serpent Ridge Vineyard, MD
Celebrate New Year’s Weekend by visiting Serpent Ridge Vineyard

Time: 6:00pm
Barrel Oak Winery, Virginia
Event: FarmDoubt Rocks BOW!

Enjoy the beginning of the New Year!

Cheers! Kathy